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About Our Staff

The Student Health and Wellness Center at Otis College of Art and Design has a dedicated and qualified staff who are passionate about working in student health. Meet the staff below!

Julie Spencer, M.D., M.P.H

Welcome to Otis College of Art and Design Student Health and Wellness Center. We, the staff of the Student Health and Wellness Center, hope to provide you with the best care and teach you the tools to have you be the healthiest student you can be while at Otis College.

I welcome you as the Director and Physician of the Student Health and Wellness Center.

A little about my background… I am an LA native, having grown up in Pasadena and currently reside in Manhattan Beach with my husband and two Pomeranians. I am also a Loyola Marymount University Alum, class of 2003, and after graduating, I attended St. George’s University School of Medicine for a combined Masters of Public Health and Medical Degree.

I completed my first two years of residency training in general pediatrics at Maimonides Infants and Children’s Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and my last year, back in sunny Southern California, at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Carson. During my pediatric residency, I developed a passion for working with adolescents and young adults and decided to complete a sub-specialty fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. At CHLA, I learned to work with adolescents and young adults from ages 12-24 years old with specific health concerns such as reproductive health, eating disorders, general primary care as well as other health concerns particular to this population.

I am very excited to help Otis College fulfill its dream of having a Student Health and Wellness Center on campus. As the medical director and physician, it is my goal to ensure good health and wellness during your time at Otis College.

Rachel Brosamle, Ph.D.

Welcome to Counseling Services at the Student Health and Wellness Center! As a licensed clinical psychologist and the Counseling Director, it is my privilege to ensure that students get the most out of their education by supporting their emotional health and wellness needs.

I received my doctorate and master’s degree from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco and have worked with students at 5 different colleges and universities across California. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the University of Southern California and post-doctoral fellowship at Loyola Marymount University just down the street. Prior to coming to Otis, I worked with survivors of gender and power-based harm at Relationship and Sexual Violence and Prevention Services at USC’s Engemann Student Health Center.

I am passionate about working with college students and use a multicultural approach throughout my work. My specialty areas include trauma, anxiety disorders, identity development, and healthy relationships. Some of my other interest areas include, emotional intelligence; creativity; and working with first generation to college, international, and LGBTQ+ students.

On the weekends, I love to hike, cook, and hang out with my cats, Simon and Louis. My gender pronouns are she, her, hers and my last name is pronounced: Bro-sam-lee. I am very excited to be a part of the Otis College of Art and Design community and look forward to meeting you!

Ying Qu, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Hello and welcome to the Student Health and Wellness Center! I am the nurse practitioner who will be providing you holistic care while you are at Otis College.

I lived in Nashville, TN for 8 years before relocating to Los Angeles in 2016, after falling in love with the beautiful weather and its vibrant culture. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University and Master of Science in Nursing from Tennessee State University. I have over 5 years of nursing experience in various settings including inpatient, intensive care, emergency medicine, and primary care.

Before my life in Nashville, I lived in both China and Japan for 10 years each. I speak three languages and have always enjoyed learning about new cultures. I am very excited to work with students from all around the world.

When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, reading, and trying to live like a minimalist. I strive to provide excellent medical care as well as preventive health to each student.

James Birks, LMFT

Hello and welcome to Student Counseling Services at the Student Health and Wellness Center!

As a Staff Counselor here at Otis College, it is my goal to help students accomplish their mental health and wellness needs so that they are able to focus on their education and on becoming their best selves.

About me…. I am a Southern California native and completed my Bachelors of Psychology at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC). I trained at the Los Angeles LGBT Center and, prior to joining the Student Health and Wellness Center team, I worked with youth at a community mental health agency.

I truly love working with students and will strive to create safe and containing spaces where diversity of culture, thought and experience will be encouraged. Some of my areas of expertise include trauma, depression, identity development, LGBT affirmative therapy and working with transitional age youth 18-25.

In my free time I enjoy swimming, hiking, the beach and spending time with family and friends over a meal. My gender pronouns are he, him his. It is a pleasure to be a part of the Student Health and Wellness team and I look forward to serving the Otis College of Art and Design community.

Catherine Kreamer

Hello and welcome! I am so excited for our Student Health and Wellness Center’s first year at Otis College. I am the insurance specialist and operations manager which makes me the only non-clinical staff member. I am the person who will make you an appointment, check you in, help you with insurance questions, and give you smiles (not shots)!

I have lots of insurance experience from working at an insurance broker’s office (Gallagher). While I was at Gallagher, I gave insurance presentations and helped people choose their insurance package, so I am used to making insurance more exciting than its reputation.

I am originally from Philadelphia, and have been in Los Angeles for three years. I love sushi, the beach, and going to improv shows. I am excited to get to know the community this year.